Banana bread
- Published: 3 Apr 20
- Updated: 1 May 24
Our classic banana bread recipe is simple to make, and you can even make it in an air fryer if you have one (see FAQs). Otherwise, it doesn’t require much hands-on time or special equipment – simply mix everything together in a bowl, then you’re ready to bake. It’s one of the best cakes to make with little ones as you don’t need to hover over them while they use an electric mixer.
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Serves 8-10 -
Hands-on time 25 min, oven time 45-60 min
Nutrition
- Calories
- 290kcals
- Fat
- 14g (8.3g saturated)
- Protein
- 4.3g
- Carbohydrates
- 36.1g (21.8g sugars)
- Fibre
- 1.3g
- Salt
- 0.4g,
FAQs
Can I make this banana bread in an air fryer?
Yes! All you need to do is put the loaf tin in your air fryer (check it fits), cook for 45-60 mins at 160°C until a skewer comes out clean. Cover the top with foil if it browns too much.
delicious. tips
When you line a loaf tin with baking paper, leave some hanging over the short edges of the tin. The excess paper will help you lift out the baked cake.
If you have more brown bananas than you need, freeze them for future baking projects. Freeze them in their skins and defrost at room temperature before adding to cakes and bakes.
Replace the caster sugar with light or dark brown sugar. Brown the butter (keep cooking for a few minutes once melted, until deeply golden and it smells nutty) for a deeper nutty flavour. Add some roughly chopped nuts to the mix for a healthy twist.
The loaf will keep in an airtight container for several days, or slice and freeze for up to 3 months.
Short on ingredients? Check out Food Editor Jen’s easy swaps:
Swap 2 tbsp of the sugar for maple syrup, plus use extra to drizzle over the bake to serve.
Replace the caster sugar with light or dark soft brown sugar to add more of a caramel flavour.
Try browning the butter (keep cooking for a few minutes once melted, until deeply golden and it smells nutty) for a deeper nutty flavour.
Make it dairy free or vegan
Replace the butter with a plant-based alternative spread and leave out the eggs (add an extra banana – banana acts as a binding agent). If adding chocolate, make sure this is vegan too.
Make it gluten free
Replace the plain wheat flour with plain gluten-free flour. Check the baking powder is also gluten free if needs be.
Make it more healthy
Swap up to half the plain flour for wholemeal plain and replace the cane sugar with a less refined alternative like coconut sugar. You could also try adding flaxseed or even protein powder.
Swap half the weight of bananas for a ripe mashed avocado.
Swap the chocolate for some roughly chopped nuts for a healthy twist.
Baking delicious homemade bread or loaf-style cakes has never been easier with this generously-sized 2lb non-stick loaf pan. It’s made from carbon steel, which conducts heat brilliantly for a beautifully even bake.
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